Youth Theatre Arts Scotland
@ytartsscot.bsky.social
How exciting! We're looking for an NFYT Administrator and for some new Board Members here at Youth Theatre Arts Scotland 🥳
buff.ly/bzXiUox Deadline 12 Jan 2026
buff.ly/PAR3xvH Deadline 26 Jan 2026
If either of these sound like you, we're looking forward to hearing from you!
buff.ly/bzXiUox Deadline 12 Jan 2026
buff.ly/PAR3xvH Deadline 26 Jan 2026
If either of these sound like you, we're looking forward to hearing from you!
December 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
How exciting! We're looking for an NFYT Administrator and for some new Board Members here at Youth Theatre Arts Scotland 🥳
buff.ly/bzXiUox Deadline 12 Jan 2026
buff.ly/PAR3xvH Deadline 26 Jan 2026
If either of these sound like you, we're looking forward to hearing from you!
buff.ly/bzXiUox Deadline 12 Jan 2026
buff.ly/PAR3xvH Deadline 26 Jan 2026
If either of these sound like you, we're looking forward to hearing from you!
Festive lunch ✅
Secret Santa ✅
Escaped the dragon's lair* ✅
Our virtual office has now shut up shop until 5 Jan. Il-Milied it-Tajjeb, Feliz Natal, and Merry Christmas to all of Team YTAS, and Happy Holidays to our sector across Scotland 🎄🕎🎅 See you on the other side!
*It was 4 vs 4, honest 😂
Secret Santa ✅
Escaped the dragon's lair* ✅
Our virtual office has now shut up shop until 5 Jan. Il-Milied it-Tajjeb, Feliz Natal, and Merry Christmas to all of Team YTAS, and Happy Holidays to our sector across Scotland 🎄🕎🎅 See you on the other side!
*It was 4 vs 4, honest 😂
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Festive lunch ✅
Secret Santa ✅
Escaped the dragon's lair* ✅
Our virtual office has now shut up shop until 5 Jan. Il-Milied it-Tajjeb, Feliz Natal, and Merry Christmas to all of Team YTAS, and Happy Holidays to our sector across Scotland 🎄🕎🎅 See you on the other side!
*It was 4 vs 4, honest 😂
Secret Santa ✅
Escaped the dragon's lair* ✅
Our virtual office has now shut up shop until 5 Jan. Il-Milied it-Tajjeb, Feliz Natal, and Merry Christmas to all of Team YTAS, and Happy Holidays to our sector across Scotland 🎄🕎🎅 See you on the other side!
*It was 4 vs 4, honest 😂
YTAS plays a unique role in Scotland’s cultural life: supporting young people, empowering practitioners, and connecting youth theatres. We’re currently looking for new board members to shape the future of YTAS. Sound like you? Take a look and apply by Monday 26 January at 9am buff.ly/PAR3xvH 🎉
December 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
YTAS plays a unique role in Scotland’s cultural life: supporting young people, empowering practitioners, and connecting youth theatres. We’re currently looking for new board members to shape the future of YTAS. Sound like you? Take a look and apply by Monday 26 January at 9am buff.ly/PAR3xvH 🎉
We're looking for an NFYT Administrator to join our team in the delivery of our flagship event, the National Festival of Youth Theatre 2026 (#NFYT2026). This fixed-term freelance position is for 50 days from Feb to Aug 2026. Could that be you?
Read more at buff.ly/bzXiUox and apply by Mon 12 Jan 🎉
Read more at buff.ly/bzXiUox and apply by Mon 12 Jan 🎉
December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We're looking for an NFYT Administrator to join our team in the delivery of our flagship event, the National Festival of Youth Theatre 2026 (#NFYT2026). This fixed-term freelance position is for 50 days from Feb to Aug 2026. Could that be you?
Read more at buff.ly/bzXiUox and apply by Mon 12 Jan 🎉
Read more at buff.ly/bzXiUox and apply by Mon 12 Jan 🎉
Basic Income Network Scotland are holding an interactive discussion on Mon 2 Feb 2026 in Edinburgh to explore what a basic income would mean for artists in Scotland and their creative practice ytas.org.uk/events/basic...
December 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Basic Income Network Scotland are holding an interactive discussion on Mon 2 Feb 2026 in Edinburgh to explore what a basic income would mean for artists in Scotland and their creative practice ytas.org.uk/events/basic...
Citizens Theatre are holding Up Stage on Tue 10 March 2026, a creative costume upcycling workshop no-longer-used costume pieces find new life through your creativity
Up Stage - A Creative Costume Upcycling Workshop - YTAS
Step into the world of theatre and discover the magic of transformation at Up Stage, a hands-on workshop where no-longer-used costume pieces find new
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December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Citizens Theatre are holding Up Stage on Tue 10 March 2026, a creative costume upcycling workshop no-longer-used costume pieces find new life through your creativity
Are you 16–24, based in Scotland and interested in theatre, storytelling or making change in your community? Wonder Fools @wonderfools.org would love to hear from you for their Youth Board buff.ly/qp1vYnP (deadline - 9 Jan 2026)
December 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Are you 16–24, based in Scotland and interested in theatre, storytelling or making change in your community? Wonder Fools @wonderfools.org would love to hear from you for their Youth Board buff.ly/qp1vYnP (deadline - 9 Jan 2026)
Edinburgh-based artists & creatives with protected characteristics, including care experience, are invited to submit their proposals to 2025/26 Diversity & Inclusion Fund for supported bursaries and collaboration grant awards buff.ly/HrC0sZC (deadline - 22 Dec 2025)
The City of Edinburgh Council: 2025/26 Diversity and Inclusion Fund - YTAS
Edinburgh-based artists and creatives with protected characteristics, including care experience, are invited to submit their proposals for supported bursaries
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December 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Edinburgh-based artists & creatives with protected characteristics, including care experience, are invited to submit their proposals to 2025/26 Diversity & Inclusion Fund for supported bursaries and collaboration grant awards buff.ly/HrC0sZC (deadline - 22 Dec 2025)
As part of Eden Court’s 50th anniversary in 2026, they are looking to commission a 10-15 minute piece of performance to form part of a promenade production buff.ly/balmGFG (deadline - 19 Dec 2025)
Eden Court: Confluence Commission Open Call - YTAS
As part of Eden Court’s 50th anniversary in 2026, they are looking to commission a 10-15 minute piece of performance to form part of a promenade production.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
As part of Eden Court’s 50th anniversary in 2026, they are looking to commission a 10-15 minute piece of performance to form part of a promenade production buff.ly/balmGFG (deadline - 19 Dec 2025)
Open to Ideas, Capital Theatres’ residency programme, is back for 2026 and they are offering two R&D residencies to support Scottish theatre makers to test out new ideas buff.ly/5c5FHQs (deadline - 12 Jan 2026)
Capital Theatres: Open to Ideas 2026 - YTAS
Open to Ideas, Capital Theatres' residency programme, is back for 2026. They are offering two R&D residencies to support Scottish theatremakers to test
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December 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Open to Ideas, Capital Theatres’ residency programme, is back for 2026 and they are offering two R&D residencies to support Scottish theatre makers to test out new ideas buff.ly/5c5FHQs (deadline - 12 Jan 2026)
What's holding you back? If you want to make a change in 2026, start by checking out the latest updates on our website from Citizens Theatre, Strange Town, Scottish Youth Theatre, Wonder Fools & Manipulate Festival
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland - Opportunities
View available roles and opportunities for young people and practitioners.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What's holding you back? If you want to make a change in 2026, start by checking out the latest updates on our website from Citizens Theatre, Strange Town, Scottish Youth Theatre, Wonder Fools & Manipulate Festival
City of Glasgow College @cofgcollege.bsky.social are running a five week Radio Drama workshop series starting on Wed 7 January 2026 where you can write, record and produce your very own audio drama in their high-quality suite of studios
Radio Drama Workshop - YTAS
Write, record, and produce your very own audio drama in a high-quality suite of radio studios - for actors, engineers, and hobbyists alike. This course will
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December 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
City of Glasgow College @cofgcollege.bsky.social are running a five week Radio Drama workshop series starting on Wed 7 January 2026 where you can write, record and produce your very own audio drama in their high-quality suite of studios
Strange Town @strangetownco.bsky.social are seeking a playwright to write a short play to be performed by their 8-25s Performance group. Working from January 2026 through to a final draft in October 2026, the play would be performed in June 2027 buff.ly/wSIp5Sg (deadline - 5 Jan 2026)
Strange Town: Playwright Call-Out - YTAS
Strange Town are seeking a playwright to write a short play to be performed by their 8-25s Performance group.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Strange Town @strangetownco.bsky.social are seeking a playwright to write a short play to be performed by their 8-25s Performance group. Working from January 2026 through to a final draft in October 2026, the play would be performed in June 2027 buff.ly/wSIp5Sg (deadline - 5 Jan 2026)
Aberdeen Performing Arts are looking for proposals from professional artists based in Scotland to present pre-existing pop-up, interactive and walkabout work as part of the Family Arts Day on Sun 7 June 2026 buff.ly/bR7MAZD (deadline - 18 Jan 2026)
Aberdeen Performing Arts: Light the Blue 2026 Call-out for Proposals - YTAS
Aberdeen Performing Arts are looking for proposals from professional artists based in Scotland to present pre-existing pop-up, interactive and walkabout work
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December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Aberdeen Performing Arts are looking for proposals from professional artists based in Scotland to present pre-existing pop-up, interactive and walkabout work as part of the Family Arts Day on Sun 7 June 2026 buff.ly/bR7MAZD (deadline - 18 Jan 2026)
Guild of Players are recruiting for an Education & Youth Engagement Director to be responsible for the management, development and delivery of children’s and young people’s work at Theatre Royal Dumfries buff.ly/AaKIqYP (deadline - 9 Feb 2026)
Guild of Players (Theatre Royal Dumfries): Education and Youth Engagement Director - YTAS
Responsible for the management, development and delivery of children’s and young people’s work at the Theatre Royal, and for running the Guild of Players
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December 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Guild of Players are recruiting for an Education & Youth Engagement Director to be responsible for the management, development and delivery of children’s and young people’s work at Theatre Royal Dumfries buff.ly/AaKIqYP (deadline - 9 Feb 2026)
Scottish Youth Theatre is inviting expressions of interest for the role of Chair of the Board at an exciting time of evolution for the organisation buff.ly/72wN76w (deadline - 3 Feb 2026)
Scottish Youth Theatre: Chair of the Board - YTAS
Be part of shaping the creative landscape for Scotland’s young theatre-makers. Scottish Youth Theatre is inviting expressions of interest for the role of
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December 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Scottish Youth Theatre is inviting expressions of interest for the role of Chair of the Board at an exciting time of evolution for the organisation buff.ly/72wN76w (deadline - 3 Feb 2026)
Edinburgh folk - our next Knowledge Exchange is happening at Codebase on Tue 13 Jan 2026 and focussed on Pathways into the Industry. Get it booked now and that's one less thing to worry about in the festive flurry 👍
Knowledge Exchange: Pathways into the Industry
Join YTAS to discuss the local opportunities there are for your participants to develop the professional skills they'll need for a career.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Edinburgh folk - our next Knowledge Exchange is happening at Codebase on Tue 13 Jan 2026 and focussed on Pathways into the Industry. Get it booked now and that's one less thing to worry about in the festive flurry 👍
February 2026's Manipulate Festival has some exciting theatre workshops taking place in Edinburgh including Inflatable Puppetry with Gretchen Maynard Hahn,
Theatre of Materials with KMZ Kollectiv and Directing Visual Theatre with Opposable Thumb Theatre
Theatre of Materials with KMZ Kollectiv and Directing Visual Theatre with Opposable Thumb Theatre
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland - Events
From large national events like the National Festival of Youth Theatre, to small gatherings and working groups, there’s always something happening at YTAS.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
February 2026's Manipulate Festival has some exciting theatre workshops taking place in Edinburgh including Inflatable Puppetry with Gretchen Maynard Hahn,
Theatre of Materials with KMZ Kollectiv and Directing Visual Theatre with Opposable Thumb Theatre
Theatre of Materials with KMZ Kollectiv and Directing Visual Theatre with Opposable Thumb Theatre
Creative Spark is offering young people in their local area the exciting opportunity to join their Youth Board buff.ly/61Zd4n0 This is open to all young people aged 12 years and over who live within East Dunbartonshire and the deadline is Wed 17 December 2025.
Creative Spark: Youth Board - YTAS
Would you like to make a difference in your community? Creative Spark is offering young people in their local area the exciting opportunity to join their
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December 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Creative Spark is offering young people in their local area the exciting opportunity to join their Youth Board buff.ly/61Zd4n0 This is open to all young people aged 12 years and over who live within East Dunbartonshire and the deadline is Wed 17 December 2025.
Applications are open for artists, creative organisations, and digital experts to explore how technology can open up fresh ways of making and sharing performance as part of @rcsofficial.bsky.social Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Split Screen programme buff.ly/mS5acCQ (deadline - 15 Dec 2025)
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Split Screen - YTAS
Step into the future of performance! This pioneering programme explores how Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence are reshaping theatre, dance,
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December 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Applications are open for artists, creative organisations, and digital experts to explore how technology can open up fresh ways of making and sharing performance as part of @rcsofficial.bsky.social Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Split Screen programme buff.ly/mS5acCQ (deadline - 15 Dec 2025)
Edinburgh's Capital Theatres' Theatre Insights Taster Days are made for young creatives aged 12-15 and are packed with fun activities from backstage tours to hands-on workshops with inspiring artists. Booking is open for the next one on Sat 17 Jan 2026
Theatre Insights Taster Day - YTAS
Made for young creatives (aged 12-15), Capital Theatres' Theatre Insights Taster Days are packed with fun activities from backstage tours to hands-on
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Edinburgh's Capital Theatres' Theatre Insights Taster Days are made for young creatives aged 12-15 and are packed with fun activities from backstage tours to hands-on workshops with inspiring artists. Booking is open for the next one on Sat 17 Jan 2026
Put your hands in the air if you're excited for #NFYT2026! Tents at the ready, because the National Festival of Youth Theatre 2026 is now on sale! 🙌
We look forward to celebrating young people's creativity with you in Inverness from Friday 3 - Monday 6 July 2026 🏕️🎭
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We look forward to celebrating young people's creativity with you in Inverness from Friday 3 - Monday 6 July 2026 🏕️🎭
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December 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Put your hands in the air if you're excited for #NFYT2026! Tents at the ready, because the National Festival of Youth Theatre 2026 is now on sale! 🙌
We look forward to celebrating young people's creativity with you in Inverness from Friday 3 - Monday 6 July 2026 🏕️🎭
buff.ly/eGsFGAM
We look forward to celebrating young people's creativity with you in Inverness from Friday 3 - Monday 6 July 2026 🏕️🎭
buff.ly/eGsFGAM
Booking is open for Citizens Theatre's Young Artists, a dynamic and inspiring theatre group focused on performance. Starts in Jan 2026 and no prior experience necessary.
• S1-3
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• S4-6
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• S1-3
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• S4-6
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Young Artists S1-3 (Block 1) - YTAS
Young Artists is a dynamic and inspiring theatre group focused on performance. Participants develop acting technique, stage presence and ensemble skills
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December 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Booking is open for Citizens Theatre's Young Artists, a dynamic and inspiring theatre group focused on performance. Starts in Jan 2026 and no prior experience necessary.
• S1-3
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• S4-6
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• S1-3
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• S4-6
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Are you 16–24, based in Scotland and interested in theatre, storytelling or making change in your community? Wonder Fools @wonderfools.org would love to hear from you for their Youth Board buff.ly/qp1vYnP (deadline - 9 Jan 2026)
Wonder Fools: Youth Board Call-Out - YTAS
An opportunity for young people aged 16–24 in Scotland to join the Wonder Fools Youth Board and work towards an accredited qualification.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Are you 16–24, based in Scotland and interested in theatre, storytelling or making change in your community? Wonder Fools @wonderfools.org would love to hear from you for their Youth Board buff.ly/qp1vYnP (deadline - 9 Jan 2026)
Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social are hosting a new writing workshop for emerging playwrights as part of the Verity Bargate Award on Tue 3 February 2026
Verity Bargate Award New Writing Workshop for Emerging Playwrights - YTAS
Sponsored by Character 7, the Verity Bargate Award is Soho Theatre’s flagship new writing award with the winning play produced in a full production on their
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December 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social are hosting a new writing workshop for emerging playwrights as part of the Verity Bargate Award on Tue 3 February 2026